Graduate Certificate in Applied Psychology

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Banner Code: LA-CERG-APSY

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Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 15

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Students pursuing this graduate certificate must choose either a concentration in transportation human factors or a concentration in usability.

Concentration in Transportation Human Factors (TRHF)

Core Courses

PSYC 530 Cognitive Engineering: Cognitive Science Applied to Human Factors 3
PSYC 645 Research Methods in Human Factors and Applied Cognition 3
PSYC 734 Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition 1 3
Total Credits 9

Electives

Select two electives from the following: 6
Directed Reading and Research 1  
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science  
Introduction to Air Traffic Control  
Judgment and Choice Processing and Decision Making  
Total Credits 6

Concentration in Usability (UBTY)

Core Courses

PSYC 530 Cognitive Engineering: Cognitive Science Applied to Human Factors 3
PSYC 645 Research Methods in Human Factors and Applied Cognition 3
Total Credits 6

Electives

Select three electives from the following: 9
Directed Reading and Research 1  
Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition 1  
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science  
Web Accessibility and Design  
Visual Design and Applications  
Instructional Design  
Total Credits 9